Cupra: Two newcomers at the start of the season

Both models are intended to be the new benchmark in their respective fields and embody the core values of the Cupra brand in racing.

Jaime Puig, Head of Cupra Racing: "Cupra has always been a pioneer in the motorsport world. With the Leon Competición and the e-Racer, we are breaking new ground in motorsport and aim to raise the bar quite a bit. Both vehicles are competitive at the highest level and meet the highest demands in terms of technology and performance. They have been developed explicitly for TCR and the ETCR series respectively and are perfectly tuned."

First show operations and from 2021 in the ETCR
The Cupra e-Racer is the world's first all-electric race touring car. With its combined peak power of 500 kW (680 hp) and 960 Nm of torque from four electric motors and a liquid-cooled 65 kWh battery pack, the impressive vehicle redefines racing performance for the ETCR series.

In designing the e-Racer, every component was developed with air resistance in mind to achieve optimized airflow around the body. The wheel arches are designed to better dissipate air and increase downforce, while the flat, clad underbody of the race car avoids turbulence.

The ETCR championship, the first racing series developed specifically for electric touring cars, will kick off in 2021. In the second half of 2020, the ETCR vehicles will be shown in action for the first time to a wide audience at various motorsport events.

Universal racing touring car
The Cupra Leon Competición complies with the current TCR regulations that apply worldwide. It is based on the new Cupra Leon, which already stands for a close link between road and racetrack in its design.

The successor to the Cupra TCR, which has been running since 2016 and is based on the Seat Leon Cup Racer, impresses with its sophisticated aerodynamic design and even greater downforce. The revised chassis geometry relies consistently on lightweight components, optimum weight distribution and electronics developed for racing.

At its heart is a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with a peak output of 340 hp and 410 Nm of torque. In conjunction with a sequential 6-speed racing transmission, it accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds.

First customers from Switzerland
The Cupra Leon Competición has already been available for pre-order via an online platform for customer sport since the end of 2019. The pre-booked race cars will be delivered from April at the Cupra headquarters in Martorell.

TOPCAR sport from Uetendorf is one of the first Swiss customers. The Bern-based company is fielding the new Cupra in the ADAC TCR Germany.

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